Das Ende Der Avandgarde is an artist’s book created by Martin Kippenberger in expectation of the birth of his child. Befitting the occasion, the design is similar in format to a childrens book: thick, coated pages, each connected to form an accordian-like fold-out. A child-like balloon shaped image, brightly colored and transparent, is collaged over various photographs and drawings, suggesting a mother’s womb, or cow’s udder. Each page is numbered, starting from the first page of the first book and ending with the last page of the 24th book (its edition size), with a large colored stamped foil, making every page of the edition unique. Also included is a poem by Werner Buttner.

Limited edition artist book consisting of 8 recto printed pages accordian-like folded in a signed and numbered slipcase and accompanied by a poem by Werner Buttner.

8 pages
color illustrations, 13 7/8 x 12 inches (slip case)
Limited edition of 24